Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Background Information:
Recreation.gov is a one-stop
resource for information about recreation on federal
lands. The site offers information from all of the federal
land management agencies and allows tourists to search
for recreation sites by state, by agency, or by recreational
activity.
Site Name:
2.
Choose a commercial destination and a government-
sponsored destination from these sites and describe how
they differ. To whom would these sites appeal?
ACTIVITY 2
Site Name: International Association of Amusement Parks
and Attractions
URL:
National Park Service
URL:
www.nps.gov
Background Information:
www.iaapa.org
Background Information:
On August 25, 1916, President
Woodrow Wilson signed the act creating the National
Park Service, a new federal bureau in the Department of
the Interior. The fundamental purpose of the National
Park Service is to conserve the scenery, natural and
historic objects, and wildlife in the parks, as well as to
provide for the enjoyment of the national parks in such
manner that they remain unimpaired for the enjoyment
of future generations.
Founded in 1918, IAAPA is the
largest international trade association for permanently
situated amusement facilities worldwide.
Exercises
1.
What types of career opportunities exist in the amuse-
ment industry?
2.
What is the show ambassador program?
Exercises
1.
What role do the above sites play in the tourism indus-
try? How do these sites encourage people to travel?
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QUESTIONS FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION
E
1.
Give some of the main reasons that attractions and
entertainment places are enjoying growing popularity.
7.
Is the ownership of recreational vehicles a passing fad?
8.
Where are the most famous national parks located?
Select various countries.
2.
How important are these factors as pleasure travel
motivators?
9.
Should the spectacular shopping malls include a
director of tourism?
3.
If you were planning a destination-type resort, how
much attention would you give to its recreation and
entertainment features?
10.
Suppose that your
firm was considering building a new
theater or attraction in Branson, Missouri. Where
would you seek information and data? What kind of
data would be needed?
4.
Why have theme parks changed the amusement park
business so drastically?
5.
Identify the principal appealing features of theme
parks. Explain their growth trends.
11.
List the advantages to local people who sponsor
a festival that subsequently becomes attractive to a
wider market.
6.
What are the directions being taken in the U.S.
gambling industry?
12.
Evaluate the national forests as recreational resources.
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CASE PROBLEM
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1.
Many of the states in the United States are experiencing
budget problems. A number of legislatures are con-
sidering legalizing gaming (gambling). Some states have
already done so. As a state representative, you have
decided to introduce legislation legalizing gaming to
bolster your state
s budget. What would be your
arguments supporting this bill? What opposition would
you expect?
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